Suggested Trail Etiquette:

• Stay Alert: Santa Barbara front country trails can be extremely crowded. Stay alert!
• Yield: Bicycles yield to all other trail users. Uphill travel has priority.
• Use a Bike Bell: Use a bike bell to let others know of your approach.
• Maintain Control: Maintain controllable speed, slow around blind corners, and ride within your limits.
• Ride Smart: Use riding techniques that minimize impacts to the trail.
• Leave No Trace: Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in.
• Avoid Wet Trails: Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage than dry ones, consider other options. ‘If you are leaving a track, turn back’
• Stay On Open Trails: Respect trail and road closures.
• Speak: Take the time to say “Hello” and “Passing on your Left/Right” to other trail users.
• Small Groups: Keep group sizes small, less than ten is recommended.
• Be Prepared: Know your equipment and needs for the trail.
• Participate: Volunteer for trail maintenance events, you will have more trail to enjoy.

Further Information:

Relevant Article on Trail Etiquette: Preserving the Environment.